I recently attended The Physiological Society’s “Recent Advances in Nutritional Physiology: A Muscle centric Perspective” at the University of Exeter, UK, from 25–26 August 2026 as part of the Society’s 150th anniversary programme. The meeting, […]
Tag: Physiology
WHAT SPACE TRAVEL REVEALS ABOUT HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND HEALTH – DR. JOHN NOONE.
With Artemis II now on its return trajectory to Earth following its lunar flyby mission, recent discussion on The Claire Byrne Show explored the impact of space travel on the human body, as well as […]
recruitment: Assistant professor in sport and exercise physiology, UL.
applications invited for: Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Physiology, university of limerick. Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Physiology – Contract Type: Tenure Track (five year fixed term). During the term of the contract […]
recruitment: Assistant professor in sport and exercise physiology, UL.
applications invited for: Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Physiology, university of limerick. Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Physiology – Contract Type: Tenure Track (five year fixed term). During the term of the contract […]
The Power of Protein: Managing Blood Sugar with Type 2 Diabetes – dr george pavis
Type 2 diabetes, a condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels, affects millions of people worldwide. While it requires careful management, recent research has shown that protein consumption can play a significant role in reducing […]
physiological and performance characteristics of a 92-year-old world champion indoor rower – dr. Lorcan Daly.
This blog provides a brief overview of the recent testing completed in PESS for a case study entitled the Physiological and Performance Characteristics of a 92-Year-Old World Champion Indoor Rower. Master athletes who perform at […]
How Does Physical Conditioning Influence a Players Work Rate and Post-Match Recovery? – Dr. Lorcan daly.
I have recently completed my PhD investigating ‘Performance Attenuation and Recovery in Gaelic Games’ under the supervision and guidance of Dr. David Kelly and Dr. Ciarán Ó Catháin at the Technological University of the Shannon. […]
Are you tall, fit and strong? The search for Ireland’s next Olympic and Paralympic rowers – Frank Nugent
Elite heavyweight rowers have a unique combination of physical characteristics – they are tall individuals (186cm for males and ≥ 175 cm for females) with a large aerobic capacity and high strength levels. In prominent […]
Cross-talk between physiological systems: A new paradigm for exercise science? Professor Phil Jakeman
Much is known of the time course and nature of adaptation of specific human systems (e.g. cardiovascular, pulmonary, musculoskeletal) to acute (single bout) and chronic (training) exercise. Recent understanding of the interactive nature of periodicity, […]
New Years Resolutions – Why Most Fail! Dr. Giles Warrington
According to Mark Twain “New Year’s is a harmless annual institution, of no particular use to anybody save as a scapegoat for promiscuous drunks, and friendly calls and humbug resolutions.” With Christmas over we come […]
